Who is David Perry in the Epstein files?

David Perry KC is a prominent UK barrister specializing in extradition law who was retained by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team as an expert witness. He provided a professional opinion on the likelihood of Maxwell successfully resisting extradition from the United Kingdom, which was cited in multiple court filings related to her detention and bail hearings in 2020.

What was David Perry's role in the Ghislaine Maxwell case?

David Perry served as an expert witness on UK extradition procedures for Maxwell's defense. His December 2020 opinion stated that Maxwell would be 'highly unlikely' to successfully resist extradition from the UK to the United States. This expert assessment was used in court arguments regarding Maxwell's flight risk and bail conditions, though the government did not dispute his professional conclusions.

What are David Perry's credentials as an extradition expert?

David Perry KC is one of the UK's leading extradition barristers, practicing from 6KBW College Hill chambers in London. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2006 and co-authored the 2012 Independent Review of the UK's extradition arrangements, which formed the basis of changes to the Extradition Act 2003. He has represented numerous foreign governments in high-profile extradition cases and is described by legal directories as 'phenomenally impressive' with vast experience in extradition law.

Who is David Perry in the Epstein files?

David Perry KC is a prominent UK barrister specializing in extradition law who was retained by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team as an expert witness. He provided a professional opinion on the likelihood of Maxwell successfully resisting extradition from the United Kingdom, which was cited in multiple court filings related to her detention and bail hearings in 2020.

What was David Perry's role in the Ghislaine Maxwell case?

David Perry served as an expert witness on UK extradition procedures for Maxwell's defense. His December 2020 opinion stated that Maxwell would be 'highly unlikely' to successfully resist extradition from the UK to the United States. This expert assessment was used in court arguments regarding Maxwell's flight risk and bail conditions, though the government did not dispute his professional conclusions.

What are David Perry's credentials as an extradition expert?

David Perry KC is one of the UK's leading extradition barristers, practicing from 6KBW College Hill chambers in London. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2006 and co-authored the 2012 Independent Review of the UK's extradition arrangements, which formed the basis of changes to the Extradition Act 2003. He has represented numerous foreign governments in high-profile extradition cases and is described by legal directories as 'phenomenally impressive' with vast experience in extradition law.

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David Perry KC (formerly QC) is a leading UK barrister specializing in extradition law who was retained by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team as an expert witness on UK extradition procedures.

David Perry appears in multiple court filings related to Ghislaine Maxwell's detention and bail hearings. His expert opinion, submitted from his chambers at 6KBW College Hill in December 2020, addressed the likelihood of Maxwell successfully resisting extradition from the United Kingdom. The government did not dispute Perry's professional assessment that Maxwell would be 'highly unlikely' to successfully resist extradition to the U.S. if she were to flee.

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•Served as Maxwell's UK extradition law expert witness, providing professional opinion on extradition procedures
•One of the UK's leading extradition barristers, co-authored the 2012 Independent Review of UK extradition arrangements
•His expert opinion was cited in multiple court filings regarding Maxwell's flight risk assessment

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t an extradition decree would not be issued. (/d. at 3). The government offers no rebuttal to the opinion of Ms. Maxwell's U.K. extradition expert, David Perry. Nor does it dispute Mr. Perry's opinion that Ms. Maxwell would be "highly unlikely" to successfully resist extradition from the United Kingdom, tha

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t an extradition decree would not be issued. (Id. at 3). The government offers no rebuttal to the opinion of Ms. Maxwell's U.K. extradition expert, David Perry. Nor does it dispute Mr. Perry's opinion that Ms. Maxwell would be "highly unlikely" to successfully resist extradition from the United Kingdom, tha

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oted in the Opinion13 the majority of extradition cases conclude within two years, or three months in cases where consent to extradition is given. David Perry QC 6KBW College Hill 17 December 2020 Extradition Act 2003, ss. 93(4Xb), 126(2) and 179(2). 9 Extradition Act 2003, s. 93(4Xc) and (6A). 1D Extr

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